January 10, 2013
A few months back my husband read the book Wheat Belly and started laying out the case for not eating wheat. A bit begrudgingly, I picked-up a copy and admit it’s very compelling. So it wasn’t a total shock that as the new year came in, wheat in his diet would go out.
It has been a bit of a dance in the kitchen to accommodate such a challenge, but I find it interesting to try to cook tasty food with these constraints. We also gave up wine for the month and I have to say I miss my glass of wine while cooking dinner way more than any wheat.
When making a major diet switch, being prepared with good snacks is key. Below is my new favorite snack/appetizer. I plan on making these for my Golden Globes Girls’ Night. I love that it’s pretty and tasty enough to hold its own as an appetizer offering, wheat-free or not.
I’ll keep sharing any new creations that come up in the kitchen this month as I experiment. Now, don’t think I’m going on this wheat-free kick forever. I will still be blogging about and eating everything. You know I eat EVERYTHING, right?
These satisfying bites are awesome for entertaining because the cracker doesn’t get soggy right away.
Make as many as you want to eat!
Ingredients:
Mary’s Gone Crackers, Original Seed Crackers
Goat Cheese
Radish, sliced thin
Fresh thyme
Simply smear the cracker with about a teaspoon of goat cheese. Place a radish slice one on top of each cracker and garnish with the thyme. These crackers are super sturdy, so they can be prepared in advance.
